Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Director of City Development seeking approval, in principle, to extend camera enforcement of bus lanes at the remaining bus lane sites across Leeds, in addition to allowing the introduction of cameras on new bus lane schemes.

The Director of City Development submitted a report seeking in principle approval to extend the camera enforcement of bus lanes initiative to the remaining bus lane sites across Leeds, in addition to allowing the introduction of cameras on new bus lane schemes. In determining this matter, the Board took into consideration all matters contained within the accompanying report.

Members highlighted the need for the associated road signage to be correct and in line with all relevant regulations, discussed the extent to which there may be an element of discretion in respect of the enforcement, should there be mitigating circumstances and received clarification on the levels of taxi access to bus lanes.

A concern was raised regarding the timing of the proposed extension to the enforcement, given the current economic climate, and also that the initiative should not act as a deterrent to those visiting Leeds or negatively impact upon the city’s economy.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the successful introduction of the pilot bus lane enforcement scheme in the city centre, be noted.

(b)  That in principle approval be given to extend the camera enforcement of bus lanes to the remaining bus lane sites across Leeds, including the introduction of cameras on new bus lane schemes, based on individual site assessments and at nil cost to the Council.

(Under the provisions of Council Procedure Rule 16.5, Councillor A Carter required it to be recorded that he voted against the decisions referred to within this minute)